First Church News & Updates - April 26, 2019
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I hope you were able to join us in worship on Easter. The message of the Resurrection, the music, the flowering crosses, little girls in Easter dresses...it all made for a wonderful Easter experience. We share this beautiful music again...
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Enjoy this First Church E-News.
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Experience Love. Spread Hope.
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This Week in Worship...Welcome to Rev. David Adkins
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We are delighted to welcome a very special guest pastor this week.
Rev. David Adkins will preach at all three worship services. Rev. Adkins was Senior Pastor at First Church from 1994 until his retirement in 2016.
Sermon: "The Only Thing..."
Our bell choirs will be providing special music on Sunday.
Jubilation will play at 8:30 am and
Council Oak Bells will play at 11:00 am. In addition, Tina Cotton will sing, accompanied by Saida Kafarova.
Please join us in worship at 8:30 am (Sanctuary), 9:40 am (Family Life Center) and 11 am (Sanctuary) this Sunday.
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Words from Will...
The Great Ministry of our Retired Pastors
There are six retired pastors who share in our ministry at First United Methodist Church of Round Rock. Their years of service total more than 200. They include the following persons and the conference from which they retired:
- Rev. David Adkins (Central Texas)
- Rev. Brenda Adkins (Central Texas)
- Rev. John Clifford (Central Texas)
- Rev. Barbara Hart (Nebraska)
- Rev. Judson Parker (Eastern Pennsylvania)
- Rev. Marion Childress-Usher (Southwest Texas, now Rio Texas)
Each of these persons have led many to faith in Christ, inspired thousands with their preaching and teaching, and have led their churches with dedication and love. Those of who serve as your present pastors are deeply in their debt. If you get a chance to say of word of appreciation and thanks to them, I hope you will take the opportunity.
This Sunday, we have the privilege of enjoying the preaching of
Rev. David Adkins, who served here as my predecessor from 1994-2016. As many of you know, our congregation grew dramatically during his leadership including the building of many of our buildings and especially our dream sanctuary. He and his wife, Brenda, also a distinguished pastor in our conference, have been enjoying retirement, doing lots of travel and spending time with friends and family. I know you join me in anticipating him sharing with us on this second Sunday of Easter.
We will also experience great music in all three of our worship services. All that adds up to another great Sunday to bring a friend or loved one to worship with you. God is moving in a great way at First Church Round Rock!
Celebrating a Great Holy Week and Easter at First Church
I am still being blessed by what we experienced together beginning Holy Thursday (what an intimate and special time to reflect and pray together), continuing Good Friday (what many of you said was one of the most moving services you have experienced), and culminating with our four Easter Services. Special thanks to all those who helped lead us. The Choral Union & Orchestra and the CrossRoads Band simply set the bar at a whole new level. Our tech team provided sound, visuals and lighting that was stellar. Then there are those who make Holy Week and Easter happen behind the scenes: the Parking Posse, the Andrew Ministers, the ushers and greeters, the childcare providers, our youth, the maintenance, transport and security teams, the producers of our bulletins, and so many more. Both regular attenders and guests have shared the difference these services made in their lives. Thanks for being such an amazing congregation!
Sincerely in Christ,
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Dr. Will Cotton
Senior Pastor
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Weekly Giving: $47,371.92
YTD Revenue:
$
658,295.18
YTD Expenses:
$
718,042.57
2019 Budget: $2,481,068.00
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Roar! Life is Wild. God is Good. VBS 2019
Registration for ROAR VBS 2019 is now open to all! We definitely still need volunteers, but it is not longer mandatory, except for parents of preschool children.
Register online today!
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First Church is partnering with
World Vision
in a 6K run/walk on
Saturday, May 18
at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. The goal of the 6K is to provide clean water to developing nations. 6K (3.73 miles) is the average distance people in these countries must walk each day to get clean water. For each adult who registers, one child will receive lifelong clean water. And, you don't even have to show up on race day and participate...but it will be more fun if you do! Once you're registered, a child's funding is complete.
Click here for details and to register for the FUMC Team....
Questions? Felicia House at feliciabhouse@gmail.com.
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Community...Praying for each other
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Join us as our community comes together for a time of prayer.
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This incredible community gathering will take place at 7 am at the Palm Valley Lutheran Church. Each year this event becomes more and more meaningful to our local officers as
pastors are called up to lay hands on the badges and pray
. All are invited!
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This week at First Church...
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Saturday, April 27
Sunday, April 28
- 8:30, 9:40 & 11 am - Worship Services
- 11:00 am – 5th Grade Parents Meeting, Bldg. 5-223
- 11:30 am – Alleluia Children’s Choir, Bldg. 4-2
- 12:15 pm – Panama Mission Planning Mtg, Bldg. 5-136
- 12:15 pm – Welcome Home, Bldg. 5-127
- 4:30 pm – Youth Choir rehearsal, South Suite
- 5:30 pm – Ignite Snack Supper, Payne Cottage
- 6:00 pm – Ignite Middle School Youth, Bldg. 5
Monday, April 29
- 3:45 pm – Kids of the Kingdom Chimes, Bldg. 3/FLC
- 7:00 pm – Boy Scout Troop #157, Bldg. 3/FLC
- 7:00 pm – What Does God Expect From Me, Bldg. 5-136
Tuesday, April 30
- 8:30 am – UMM Tuesday Breakfast Group, Juarez Bakery
- 9:30 am – First Church Crafters, 115 Winsted
- 12:30 pm -- Brown Bag Theologians, Bldg. 5-122
- 7:00 pm – Council Oak Bells rehearsal, Family Life Center
Wednesday, May 1
- 6:15 am - UMM Breakfast, fellowship, & devotional, FLC/Bldg. 3
- 9:15 am – COP Chapel, Sanctuary
- 5:00 pm – Revelation Ringers, FLC
- 6:00 pm – HeartSong Choir rehearsal, South Suite
- 6:30 pm – Jubilation Bells rehearsal, Family Life Center
- 7:15 pm – Chancel Choir rehearsal, South Suite
Thursday, May 2
- 9:15 am - COP Chapel, Sanctuary
- 9:30 am – Heart to Heart Quilters, 115 Winsted
Friday, May 3
- 8:30 am - Round Rock Helpers, Bldg. 4-2
- 9:30 - MOM’s weekly meeting, Bldg. 5-232/234
- 8:00 pm - Narcotics Anonymous-Right Stuff, Bldg. 4
Saturday, May 4
- 5:30 pm – POPS 2019, Bldg. 3/FLC
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Betty Robertson
Communication
First United Methodist Church Round Rock
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